During the vacation season: ADAC tests the range of electric cars
In everyday use, the range of electric cars is usually not an issue. Many models can easily handle a vacation trip, according to the ADAC range test. The leader manages over 900 kilometers with a 20-minute charge.
Limited long-range capability is still often cited as a disadvantage of electric cars. But the selection of electric cars for vacation use is growing: In the ADAC range test during the beginning of the main travel season, 13 out of 83 battery-electric cars achieved the "fully long-range" rating. Each model was tested to see how far it could travel in practice with a single 20-minute stop for charging.
The leader was the Hyundai Ioniq 6 with a 77.4 kWh large battery and rear-wheel drive, which brings it to a total range of 931 kilometers with a single charge. Similar values were achieved by Lucid Air (859 kilometers), BMW iX (835 kilometers), Mercedes EQS (825 kilometers), EQE SUV (806 kilometers), and Polestar 2 (801 kilometers).
"Fully long-range" rating
For the "fully long-range" rating, the candidates had to travel at least 750 kilometers with a stop. However, most of the 13 cars in the top group were premium models - the exception being the Hyundai, which, with a purchase price of around €47,000, is not exactly a bargain.
42 other cars received the "long-range" or "long-range with slightly longer charging time" rating, with a range between 750 and 500 kilometers. 14 cars received a "conditional long-range" rating (range between 500 and 400 kilometers).
Real-world consumption at moderate driving
The Fiat 500e was the last of the 14 cars to receive the " scarcely long-range" rating, with a range of 233 kilometers. However, the small car is primarily intended for city and short-distance driving in the first place.
For the evaluation of electric cars, the ADAC took into account the real-world consumption at moderate driving speed during charging at a fast charging station. Ideal charging conditions were assumed during charging at the fast charging station, and the battery was set to 10% state of charge at the destination.
The ADAC's testing revealed that Hyundai models, such as the Ioniq 6, are making significant strides in electromobility with their electric cars, offering long-range capabilities. Many automobile manufacturers are now focusing on developing electric models suitable for both daily use and longer vacations, demonstrating a shift towards electric cars from traditional automobiles.
